Newby - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-28T10:14:04Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/group/thebritsarecoming/forum/topics/newby?commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A3475228&feed=yes&xn_auth=noUseful information
Thanks, Da…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2020-05-11:2592684:Comment:34869402020-05-11T18:21:23.696ZDavid Boweshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/DavidBowes
<p>Useful information</p>
<p>Thanks, David B</p>
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<p>Useful information</p>
<p>Thanks, David B</p>
<p></p> Wow that's a nice job I will…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2020-05-01:2592684:Comment:34820202020-05-01T08:45:09.617ZDavid Tarryhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/DavidTarry
Wow that's a nice job I will no doubt have a go thanks
Wow that's a nice job I will no doubt have a go thanks That's great information, man…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2020-05-01:2592684:Comment:34820192020-05-01T08:42:59.534ZDavid Tarryhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/DavidTarry
That's great information, many thanks for taking the time. Take care.
That's great information, many thanks for taking the time. Take care. Hi David,
A big problem in th…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2020-05-01:2592684:Comment:34817582020-05-01T02:04:31.621ZDavid L.https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/DavidLloyd
<p>Hi David,</p>
<p>A big problem in the UK is finding decent size boxes. This has been the best UK site I have found for cigar boxes - <a href="https://www.cgarsltd.co.uk/other-accessories-empty-cigar-boxes-c-1385_1386_546.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.cgarsltd.co.uk/other-accessories-empty-cigar-boxes-c-13...</a></p>
<p>If you plan to use a recycled 6 string neck I have found the old Boots wooden photo slide boxes work well (I get them off eBay and aim to pay…</p>
<p>Hi David,</p>
<p>A big problem in the UK is finding decent size boxes. This has been the best UK site I have found for cigar boxes - <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.cgarsltd.co.uk/other-accessories-empty-cigar-boxes-c-1385_1386_546.html" target="_blank">https://www.cgarsltd.co.uk/other-accessories-empty-cigar-boxes-c-13...</a></p>
<p>If you plan to use a recycled 6 string neck I have found the old Boots wooden photo slide boxes work well (I get them off eBay and aim to pay around £12 including postage). You want one that holds 175 slides and they are 12” long. They come up for sale regularly so don’t bother if the price goes too high. A current example - <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Boots-1970s-35mm-Photo-Slide-Wooden-Storage-Box-175-Slides/153910025189?hash=item23d5c09be5:g:YBQAAOSw8~5epbgo" target="_blank">https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Boots-1970s-35mm-Photo-Slide-Woo...</a></p>
<p><br/>For cheap strings I buy the Roberts strings <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/avonvalleymusic/m.html?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEFSXS%3AMESOI&_trksid=p2053788.m1543.l2654" target="_blank">https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/avonvalleymusic/m.html?ssPageName=STRK%3...</a></p>
<p>or the Adagio ones <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-NEW-SETS-Adagio-Electric-Guitar-Strings-Superb-9-42-w-Extra-Light/391794803269?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649" target="_blank">https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-NEW-SETS-Adagio-Electric-Guitar-String...</a></p>
<p>Specifically for cigar box guitar items Chickenbone John is top in the UK. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.chickenbonejohn.com" target="_blank">https://www.chickenbonejohn.com</a></p>
<p>Should you branch out into solid body builds this seller in Ireland sells excellent wood turning bowl blanks (keep over 12” diameter for a six string). Postage was £15 last time I bought some, but you can get several blanks delivered for this (just check the total weights). <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/michael18000/m.html?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEFSXS%3AMESOI&_trksid=p2053788.m1543.l2654" target="_blank">https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/michael18000/m.html?ssPageName=STRK%3AME...</a></p>
<p>Currently low on stock this seller is good for fretwire <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/snowcauldron/m.html?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEFSXS%3AMESOI&_trksid=p2053788.m1543.l2654" target="_blank">https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/snowcauldron/m.html?ssPageName=STRK%3AME...</a></p>
<p>I have bought many items over the years and this UK seller is excellent for guitar parts <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/chguitars/m.html?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEFSXS%3AMESOI&_trksid=p2053788.m1543.l2654" target="_blank">https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/chguitars/m.html?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEFSX...</a></p>
<p>Crimson guitars have a good reputation (UK) and their site has loads of useful info/how to videos <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.crimsonguitars.com" target="_blank">https://www.crimsonguitars.com</a></p>
<p>Axesrus (UK) sell good products for regular guitars <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.axesrus.co.uk" target="_blank">https://www.axesrus.co.uk</a></p>
<p>Bob is good for electronics (solder, wiring, capacitors etc...) and the potentiometer knobs come in a nice small size so they look good on smaller boxes. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.bitsbox.co.uk" target="_blank">https://www.bitsbox.co.uk</a></p>
<p>For pickups Warman guitars are great value if you want something a bit better than economy ones <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.warmanguitars.co.uk" target="_blank">https://www.warmanguitars.co.uk</a></p>
<p>The following are good eBay sellers based in China. Unfortunately the lockdown has made the delivery time excessive but worth keeping a note of for future reference when things return to normal</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Musical-Instruments/619/m.html?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEFSXS%3AMESOI&_ssn=accecity-ca&_sac=1" target="_blank">https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Musical-Instruments/619/m.html?ssPageNam...</a><br/><br/></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Musical-Instruments/619/m.html?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEFSXS%3AMESOI&_ssn=ethersell88&_sac=1&_sop=15" target="_blank">https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Musical-Instruments/619/m.html?ssPageNam...</a><br/><br/></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/m.html?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEFSXS%3AMESOI&_ssn=kmiseuk&_sop=15" target="_blank">https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/m.html?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEFSXS%3AMESOI&...</a></p>
<p>I don’t know how much you have bought from outside the UK/EU but remember to keep the cost of items below £15 to avoid import VAT <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-143-a-guide-for-international-post-users/notice-143-a-guide-for-international-post-users" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-143-a-guide-for-i...</a>. If an item is checked and VAT charged you automatically get an extra £8 handling fee added by RoyalMail. Don’t let this put you off as most items (machineheads, bridges etc) are well below the £15 limit.</p>
<p>Regards,</p>
<p>David L</p>
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<p></p> David
I buy from various sour…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2020-04-18:2592684:Comment:34756192020-04-18T09:08:48.497ZDavid Boweshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/DavidBowes
<p>David</p>
<p>I buy from various sources, e-bay, C.B. Gitty, Chicken Bone John etc. CBGs by there very nature tend to be primitive hand-built guitar, part of the character. As you have so many LPs why not have a go at a full build, you do not need many tools and you will be surprised at the results.</p>
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<p>David</p>
<p>I buy from various sources, e-bay, C.B. Gitty, Chicken Bone John etc. CBGs by there very nature tend to be primitive hand-built guitar, part of the character. As you have so many LPs why not have a go at a full build, you do not need many tools and you will be surprised at the results.</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/4449220362?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IMG_20180311_193319%20%28002%29.jpg</a></p> tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2020-04-17:2592684:Comment:34752282020-04-17T15:57:12.461ZDavid Tarryhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/DavidTarry
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<p></p> Chickenbone John will most li…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2020-04-17:2592684:Comment:34750802020-04-17T15:37:33.163ZBlind Boy Fullershttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/PhilV
<p>Chickenbone John will most likely have parts you need.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.chickenbonejohn.com/">https://www.chickenbonejohn.com/</a></p>
<p>He's also currently posting YouTube vids on making CBGs, is a member of this Cigar Box Nation group and advocate of all things CBG.</p>
<p>Chickenbone John will most likely have parts you need.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.chickenbonejohn.com/">https://www.chickenbonejohn.com/</a></p>
<p>He's also currently posting YouTube vids on making CBGs, is a member of this Cigar Box Nation group and advocate of all things CBG.</p>